Phlebotomist

CENTERPLACE HEALTH INC•North Port, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist provides routine specimen collection of blood and a variety of other sources from patients. Constant vigilance to maintaining HIPAA standards, safety and universal precautions is required. Work is performed with minimal to moderate supervision.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED.
Graduate of an accredited phlebotomy program/Current phlebotomy certification.
Demonstrates good oral/written communication skills
Ability to interact with physicians/patients/other staff members.
Possesses basic typing skills.
Ability to effectively use EHR (Electronic Health Record).
Demonstrated knowledge of proper, safe, and efficient use of current office equipment/software.
Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to use Office 365 programs: including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Two years phlebotomy experience preferred.
Bilingual communication preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs duties as outlined on the phlebotomy skills competency checklist.
Perform blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques for all age groups.
Perform urine and sputum collections as ordered for all age groups.
Perform CLIA waived lab testing.
Properly identify patients with all procedures.
Properly explain procedure(s) to client prior to testing.
Perform data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner.
Prepare and collect specimens for testing and analysis.
Prepare and package all specimens for transport to the processing lab.
Maintain patient specimen entry in the electronic health record.
Process billing information
Review and correct ICD-10 code errors electronically through laboratory websites
Maintain control logs.
Order laboratory supplies
Maintain a clean and orderly environment in the lab.
Provide superior customer service to all patients.
Other clerical and entry level clinical duties as assigned.
Accurately and efficiently enters documentation in the EMR.
Handles emergencies in the lab when necessary. (Including obtaining appropriate staff to assist, maintaining patient safety, and following the direction of the provider)
Actively participates in quality improvement projects.
Complies with Center policies and procedures; promotes and complies with NCQA PCMH standards of care.
Performs other related duties as indicated or when requested by supervisor.
Ensures that universal precautions are always utilized.
Completes Daily/Day end activities as assigned.
Completes all required trainings and attends meetings as assigned.
Protects/observes patient confidentiality per policies and procedures.
Assures translation, as needed, for non-English speaking patients.
Recognizes and responds appropriately to violent/abusive situations, bomb threats, fire, and emergency situations